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CURRICULUM VITAE

AMY LAZARUS YAROCH, PH.D.

Addresses

Home: 9947 Broadmoor Rd. Work: Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition

Omaha, NE 68114 505 Durham Research Plaza, Rm 1024

Cell: 402-990-7557 Omaha, NE 68105

Phone: 402-559-5500

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.centerfornutrition.org

Education

May 1999 Ph.D., Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

Specialization: Behavioral Sciences and Health Education (Community and Preventive Health)

Aug 1990 B.A. (Magna cum laude), State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York

Major: Psychology Minor: Biology

Professional Experience

Mar 2009- Executive Director, Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, NE

Present Oversee all the research and community services for an independent, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit

nutrition research center

- Direct behavioral/public health programs for childhood obesity prevention, survey development

and evaluation, local food systems and health at the individual, environment and policy levels

- Submit grants and contracts to federal and local agencies, and foundations

- Continue to collaborate with the National Cancer Institute on the Food Attitudes and Behaviors

(FAB) Survey to assess fruit and vegetable intake, as well as psychosocial correlates of intake

- Oversee staff and mentor scientific staff and post-doctoral fellows

- Mentor Masters of Public Health (MPH) and doctoral students

- Chair and serve on expert panels and subcommittees

Aug. 2002- Behavioral Scientist/ Program Director/Project Officer, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD

Mar 2009 Oversaw multi-million dollar grant portfolios in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, obesity

prevention, and skin cancer prevention

- Managed grants and interacted regularly with the extramural scientific community

- Scientific review and tracked progress on grants

- Developed and co-developed Program Announcements and Request for Applications

Organized and chaired conferences and behavioral workshops

Lead in-house research projects, such as serving as scientific lead on the development and

implementation of a national survey, the Food Attitudes and Behaviors (FAB)

Collaborated on development and implementation of youth obesity policy project: to develop

evaluation framework for youth- related obesity policies in schools (e.g., physical education and

nutrition)

Survey development and analysis in the areas of diet, physical activity, and skin cancer prevention

(FAB, HINTS, NHIS, CHIS, HealthStyles, YouthStyles, and ConsumerStyles)

Collaborated on numerous activities with colleagues from various federal agencies, including the

CDC, USDA, other institutes or offices within NIH (NIDDK, NICHD, NHLBI, OBSSR, others)

Mentored pre-doctoral and post-doctoral graduate students

Served on various committees: (federal and non-federal)

Representative for childhood obesity prevention activities for the Behavioral Research Program,

Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute

Liaison to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on childhood obesity prevention activities

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.centerfornutrition.org/

AMY L. YAROCH

April 1999- Assistant Scientist, AMC Cancer Research Center, Denver, Colorado

July 2002 Developed grant proposals

- Nutrition and physical activity interventions, primarily with families and youth

- Dietary assessment among minority and youth

- Skin cancer prevention in children

Served as PI on Dietary Assessment R21 Pilot Study

Designed curriculum for skin cancer prevention project (Sunny Days)

Developed tailored intervention for middle school children

Designed and directed measurement issues related to Sunny Days, including survey development and

evaluation

Developed protocols and trained staff on data collection procedures

Hired, trained, and supervised staff

Developed focus group protocols and led groups

Oversaw budget on existing grants and prepared budgets for submission of new proposals

July 1996- Project Director, Go Girls!, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University

Mar. 1999 Developed, modified, and implemented dietary and physical activity assessment measures in

minority adolescents

Hired, supervised, and trained staff in data collection, curriculum administration, and recruitment

Develop and implement components of the GO GIRLS! curriculum

Lead recruitment of program participants

Design and lead dietary assessment sub-study

Jan. 1996- Project Coordinator, Gimme 5 for Better Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory

Jun. 1996 University

Evaluated teachers adherence to implementing the Gimme 5 curriculum (a school-based nutrition

intervention)

- Supervised and trained staff in conducting interviews and observations of teachers

- Conducted interviews and observations of teachers

- Entered and analyzed results and co-authored a manuscript

Jan. 1995- Teaching Assistant, Nutritional Epidemiology/Assessment, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory

May 1995 University

Taught Ph.D. and MPH graduate students anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary

assessment of nutritional status

June 1990- Laboratory Technician II, Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY

Dec. 1993 Performed numerous DNA methods

- Plasmid preparation

- DNA sequencing

- Culture and transfection of mammalian cells

Supervised and managed laboratory

Co-authored manuscripts and aided in the development of grant proposals

AMY L. YAROCH

Funded Projects – Current

Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition Foundation: Pilot study to explore healthy children’s menu items in a

low-income area in Omaha, Nebraska. (7/11-12/12). Role: Co-Investigator (3% effort)

Share Our Strength‟s Cooking Matters: Develop a cognitive interview guide and protocol for Cooking Matters

staff and training staff to conduct cognitive interviews to inform their continued efforts to test and refine the

Eating Smart from The Start Program. In addition, pre-post evaluation and psychometric testing will be

conducted. (01/11-12/11). Role: PI (9% effort).

National 4-H Council, United States Department of Agriculture: Evaluation for Youth Voice: Youth Choice

programs across the country. This grant supports developing and implementing the evaluation. (06/11-06/12).

Role: Co-Investigator (3% effort).

ConAgra Foods Foundation: To evaluate the Hunger-Free Heartland Initiative – a tri-county program to help

alleviate hunger in the Omaha area. (03/10-09/11). Role: PI (15% effort).

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CDC-FRA-DP09-

912ARRA09). 04/10-04/12). Total costs: $191,556. Role: Co-Investigator (10% effort).

National Cancer Institute: Consult and work related to Food Attitudes and Behaviors (FAB) Survey and

development of the new Food, Activity, Sleep, Sun-safety, and Tobacco Behaviors (FASST) Survey.

(08/09-05/12). Role: IPA (20-25% effort).

Funded Projects – Past

National 4-H Council, United States Department of Agriculture: Led review on indicators and measures for

healthy eating, physical activity and injury prevention. (09/10-02/11). Role: PI

National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health: Manage multi-million dollar NCI grant portfolio,

serve as NCI representative to NIH study sections, develop/co-develop and serve as program contact on NIH

initiatives (e.g., RFA’s PAs), and act as liaison to the extramural scientific community. (2002-2009)

National Cancer Institute awarded contract to Westat: Food Attitudes and Behaviors (FAB) Survey. 9/06-

11/08. Total costs: $658,574. Role: Lead Investigator.

National Cancer Institute awarded contract to Porter Novell: “5-A-Day Customized Survey” subcontract.

(9/05-8/06). Total costs: $300,000. Role: Lead Investigator.

National Cancer Institute: R21, Dietary Assessment in Minority Adolescents. (7/01-07/03). Total direct costs:

$100,000/year, Indirect costs: $69,000/year. Role: PI (20% effort).

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Co-authored manuscripts and consulted on various issues

surrounding behavioral nutrition and physical activity interventions and other 5-A-Day topics. Partnered in

developing a workshop on Fruit and Vegetable Environment, Policy, and Pricing held in Atlanta, GA in

September 2002. (7/01-6/03). Role: IPA (30% effort).

Consultations

2000-2002 Freelance Writing, Reuters Health, Doctor's Guide, and CBS Healthwatch

Wrote articles on various health-related issues for lay public and doctors, including conference coverage.

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Consultations (continued)

2000 Dietary Assessment, Emory University

Trained staff on the development, modification, administration, data entry, and analysis of picture-sort

food frequency questionnaire.

1998-1999 Dietary Assessment, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia

Completed a comprehensive search and technical review of the scientific literature on dietary pattern and

behavioral assessment.

- Comprehensive listing of pertinent literature

- Technical summary and evaluation of assessment methods

- Recommendations of instruments to be used by the CDC

Academic Service Activities

Academic Appointments

2009-Present Professor, Department of Health Promotion, Social, and Behavioral Health, College of Public Health,

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

2009-Present Adjunct Professor, Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

2009-Present Member of Interdepartmental Nutrition Program, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

2009-Present Associate Member of Cancer Prevention and Control Program, UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, Omaha,

NE

2001-2002 Adjoint Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, University of

Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO

Grant and Contract Reviews (2000-Present)

2011 Standing Study Section Reviewer, Psychosocial Risk and Disease Prevention (PRDP), NIH

2010-Present Ad Hoc Reviewer, Dissemination & Implementation Research in Health (DIRH) Study

Section Panel, NIH

2010-Present Ad Hoc Reviewer, Psychosocial Risk and Disease Prevention (PRDP), NIH

2008-Present Ad Hoc Reviewer, Healthy Eating Research Grants, RWJF

2010 Ad Hoc Reviewer, AFRI Childhood Obesity Prevention Panel, USDA

2010 Chair, (RFA CA-10-006) Transdisciplinary Research in Energetics and Cancer (TREC), NIH

2010 Ad Hoc Reviewer, (RFA-HL-10-005) Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment Research

Coordinating Unit, NHLBI

2010 Chair, Behavioral Research Small Grants, NCI

2009 Ad Hoc Reviewer, Community Level Health Promotion (CLHP) Study Section, NIH

2009 Ad Hoc Reviewer, (RFA-HL-08-013) Special Emphasis Panel/Translating Basic Behavior and Social

Science Discoveries into Interventions to Reduce Obesity: Centers for Behavioral Intervention

Development, NIH

2009 Ad Hoc Reviewer, (2RG/RPHB-A-58) Stage 2 Distinguished Editorial Panel (Challenge Grants), NIH

2008-2009 Ad Hoc Reviewer, Salud America! Grants, RWJF

2004-2008 Ad Hoc Reviewer, Contracts, NCI

2000-2002 Ad Hoc Reviewer, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants, NIH

AMY L. YAROCH

Journal Reviews (1999-Present)

American Journal of Health Promotion (Board of Editors: 2002-2004)

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Annals of Behavioral Medicine

Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Health Education and Behavior

Health Promotion Practice

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Public Health Nutrition

Journal of Adolescent Health

Journal of American Academy of Dermatology

Journal of the American Dietetic Association

Journal of Health Communication

Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (Board of Editors: 2005-2007)

Obesity

Obesity Research

Preventive Medicine

Other

Search Committee for Exercise Physiology Assistant Professor Position – University of Nebraska-

Omaha (UNO), 2009-2010

Member of AMC's Institutional Review Board (IRB) Committee, 2000-2002

Refereed/Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Pinard, C.A., Yaroch, A.L., Hart, M.M., Serrano, E.L., McFerren, M.M., & Estabrooks, P.A. (In Press). Measures of

the home environment related to childhood obesity: a systematic review. Public Health Nutrition.

2. Rutten, L.F., Yaroch, A.L., & Story, M. (In Press). Food systems and food security: A conceptual model for

identifying food systems deficiencies. Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition.

3. Lakhani, N.A., Shaw, K.M., Thompson, T., Yaroch, A.L., Glanz, K., Hartman, A.M., & Saraiya, M. (In Press). Skin

cancer screening among U.S. adults: findings from the 2000 and 2004 National Health Interview Surveys. Archives of

Dermatology.

4. Erinosho, T.O., Oh, A.Y., Moser, R.P., Davis, K.L., Nebeling, L.C., & Yaroch, A.L. (In Press). Association between

the perceived food environment and reported self-efficacy for fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. Preventing

Chronic Disease.

*5. Andreeva, V.A., Cockburn, M.G., Yaroch, A.L., Unger, J.B., Rueda, R., & Reynolds, K.D. Preliminary evidence for

mediation of the association between acculturation and sun-safe behaviors. Archives of Dermatology. 2011:147(7):814-

819.

6. Shaikh, A.R., Vinokur, A.D., Yaroch, A.L., Williams, G.C., & Resnicow, K. Direct and mediated effects of two

theoretically-based interventions to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables in the Healthy Body Healthy Spirit trial.

Journal of Health Education and Behavior, 2011 May 19; Epub 2011.

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Refereed/Peer-Reviewed Publications (continued)

*7. Erinosho, T.O., Thompson, O.M., Moser, R.P., & Yaroch, A.L. Fruit and vegetable intake of U.S. adults:

Comparing intake by mode of survey administration. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2011;111(3):408-

413.

8. Blanck, H.M., Thompson, O.M., Nebeling, L., & Yaroch, A.L. Improving fruit and vegetable intakes and farm-to-

consumer approaches among U.S. adults. Preventing Chronic Disease 2011;8(2).

http://www.cdc/gov/pcd/issues/2011/mar/10_0039.htm. Accessed [03/04/11].

9. Thompson, F.E., Willis, G., Thompson, O.M., & Yaroch, A.L. The meaning of “fruits” and “vegetables”. Public

Health Nutrition, 2011 Jan 28:1-7; Epub 2011.

10. Rutten, L.J., Yaroch, A.L., Colón-Ramos, U., Johnson-Askew, W., & Story, M. Poverty, Food Insecurity, and

Obesity: A conceptual framework for research, practice, and policy. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition.

2010:05(4):403-415.

*11. Thompson, O.M., Yaroch, A.L., Moser, R.P., Rutten, L.F., Petrelli, J.M., Smith-Warner, S.A., Mâsse, L.C., &

Nebeling, L. Knowledge of and adherence to fruit and vegetable recommendations and intakes: results of the 2003 Health

Information National Trends Survey. Journal of Health Communication. 2010 Dec 15:1-13; Epub 2010.

12. Andreeva, V.A., Yaroch, A.L., Unger, J.B., Cockburn M.G., Reuda, R., Reynolds, K.D. Moderated mediation

regarding the sun-safe behaviors of U.S. Latinos: advancing the theory and evidence for acculturation-focused research

and interventions. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 2010 Oct:12(5):691-8.

*13. Thompson, O.M., Yaroch, A.L., Moser, R.P., Rutten, L.F., & Agurs-Collins. School Vending Machine Purchasing

Behavior: Results from the 2005 YouthStyles Survey. Journal of School Health. 2010:80(5):225-32.

*14. Colon-Ramos, U., Thompson, F.E., Yaroch, A.L., Moser, R.P., McNeel, T.S., Dodd, K.W., Atienza, A.A.,

Sugerman, S.B., & Nebeling, L. Differences in fruit and vegetable consumption among Hispanic subgroups in California-

Results from the 2005 California Health Interview Survey. Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

2009:109(11);1878-85.

15. Johnson-Askew, W., Fisher, R., & Yaroch, A.L. Decision making in eating behavior: State of the science and

recommendations for future research. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2009:38(1 Suppl):S88-92.

16. Huang, T.T. & Yaroch, A.L. A public-private partnership model for obesity prevention. Preventing Chronic

Disease. 2009:6(3):A110.

17. McClain, A.D., Chappuis, C., Nguyen-Rodriguez, S.T., Yaroch, A.L., & Spruijt-Metz, D. Psychosocial correlates of

eating behavior in children and adolescents: A review. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical

Activity. 2009:12(6):54.

18. Story, M., Gules-Corti, B., Yaroch, A.L., Cummins, S., Frank, L.D., Huang, T-K., & Lewis, L.B. Workgroup IV:

Future directions for measures of the food and physical activity environments. American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

2009:36(4 Suppl): S182-8.

19. McKinnon, R.A., Reedy, J., Morrissette, M.A., Lytle, L.A. & Yaroch, A.L. Measures of the food environment: A

compilation of the literature, 1990-2007. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2009:36(4 Suppl): S124-33.

http://www.cdc/gov/pcd/issues/2011/mar/10_0039.htm

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*20. Colon-Ramos, U., Atienza, A., Weber, D., Taylor, M., Uy, C., & Yaroch, A.L. Practicing what they preach:

Health behaviors of those who provide health advice to extensive social networks. Journal of Health Communication.

2009:14(2):119-30.

21. Wolfe, R.L., Lepore, S.J., Vandergrift, J.L., Basch, C.E., & Yaroch, A.L. Tailored telephone education to promote

awareness and adoption of fruit and vegetable recommendations among urban and mostly black men: A randomized

controlled trial. Preventive Medicine. 2009:48(1):32-8.

*22. Andreeva, V.A., Unger, J.B., Yaroch, A.L., Cockburn, M.G., Baezconde-Garbanati, L., & Reynolds, K.D.

Acculturation and sun-safe behaviors among US Latinos: Findings from the 2005 Health Information National Trends

Survey. American Journal of Public Health. 2009:99(4):734-41.

23. Reynolds, K.M., Buller, D.B., Yaroch, A.L., Maloy, J., Geno, C., & Cutter, G.R. Effects of program exposure and

engagement with tailored prevention communication on sun protection by young adolescents. Journal of Health

Communication. 2008:13(7):619-36.

24. Evans, W.G., Blitstein, J., Hersey, J., Renaud, J., & Yaroch, A.L. Systematic review of public health

branding. Journal of Health Communication. 2008:13(8):721-41.

25. Rutten L.J., Yaroch A.L., Colón-Ramos U., Atienza A.A. Awareness, use, and perceptions of low-carbohydrate

diets. Prev Chronic Dis 2008;5(4). http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/oct/07_0118.htm. Accessed [10/10/08].

26. Wolf, R.L., Lepore, S.J., Vandergrift, J., Wetmore-Arkader, L., McGinty, E., Pietrzak, G., & Yaroch, A.L.

Knowledge, barriers, and stage of change as correlates of fruit and vegetable consumption among urban and mostly

immigrant black men. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2008:108(8):1315-22.

*27. Andreeva, V., Reynolds, K.D., Buller, D.B., Chou, C-P., & Yaroch, A.L. Concurrent psychosocial predictors of

sun safety among middle school youth. Journal of School Health. 2008:78(7):374-81.

*28. Shaikh, A.R., Yaroch, A.L., Nebeling, L., Yeh, M-C, & Resnicow, K. Psychosocial predictors of fruit and

vegetable consumption in adults: A review of the literature. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2008:34(6):535-

43.

29. Glanz, K., Yaroch, A.L., Dancel, M., Saraiya, M., Crane, L.A., Buller, D.B., Manne, S., O’Riordan, D., Heckman,

C.J., Hay, J., & Robinson, J.K.. Measures of sun exposure and sun protection practices for behavioral and

epidemiologic research. Archives of Dermatology. 2008; Feb; 144(2):217-22.

30. Yaroch, A.L., Nebeling, L., Thompson, F.E., et al. Baseline design elements and sample characteristics for seven

sites participating in the Nutrition Working Group of the Behavior Change Consortium. Journal of Nutrition.

2008;138(1S-III):183S-192S.

31. Thompson, F. E., Midthune, D., Williams, G., Yaroch, A. L., Hurley, T. G., Resnicow, K., Hebert, J. R., Toobert, D.

J., Greene, G. W., Peterson, K., & Nebeling, L. Evaluation of a short dietary assessment instrument for percentage energy

from fat in an intervention study. Journal of Nutrition. 2008;138(1S-III):193S-199S.

32. Greene, G. W., Resnicow, K., Peterson, K., Thompson, F. E., Hurley, T. G., Hebert, J. R., Toobert, D. J., Williams,

G., Elliot, D. L. Sher, T.G., Domas, A., Midthune, D., Stacewicz-Sapuntzakis, M., Yaroch, A.L., & Nebeling, L..

Correspondence of the NCI fruit and vegetable screener to repeat 24 hour recalls and serum carotenoids in behavioral

intervention trials. Journal of Nutrition. 2008;138(1S-III):200S-204S.

http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/oct/07_0118.htm

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33. Davis, R.E., Resnicow, K., Atienza, A.A., Peterson, K.E., Domas, A., Hunt, A., Hurley, T.G., Yaroch, A.L., Greene,

G.W., Sher, T.G., Williams, G.C., Hebert, J.R., Nebeling, L., Thompson, F.E., Toobert, D., Elliot, D.L., DeFrancesco, C.,

& Costello, R.B. Use of Signal Detection Methodology to Identify Subgroups of Dietary Supplement Use in Diverse

Populations. Journal of Nutrition. 2008;138(1S-III):205S-211S.

34. Williams, G.C., Hurley, T.G., Thompson, F.E., Midthune, D., Yaroch, A.L., Resnicow, K., Toobert, D.J., Greene,

G.W., Peterson, K.E., Nebeling, L., Patrick, H., Hardin, J.W., Hebert, J.R. Performance of a short percentage of energy

from fat tool in measuring change in dietary intervention studies. Journal of Nutrition. 2008;138(1S-III):212S-217S.

35. Peterson, K.E., Hebert, J.R., Hurley, T.G., Resnicow, K., Thompson, F.E., Greene, G.W., Shaikh, A.R., Yaroch,

A.L., Williams, G.C., Salkeld, J., Toobert, D.J., Domas, A., Elliot, D.L., Hardin, J., & Nebeling, L. Accuracy and

precision of two short screeners to assess change in fruit and vegetable consumption among diverse populations

participating in health promotion intervention trials. Journal of Nutrition. 2008;138(1S-III):218S-225S.

36. Hebert, J.R., Hurley, T.G., Peterson, K.E., Resnicow, K., Thompson, F.E., Yaroch, A.L., Ehlers, M., Midthune, D.,

Williams, G.C., Greene, G.W., & Nebeling, L. Social desirability trait influences on self-reported dietary measures

among diverse participants in a multi-center multiple risk factor trial. Journal of Nutrition. 2008;138(1S-III):226S-234S.

37. Blank, H.M., Yaroch, AL., Leatham, S.H., Atienza, A.A., Zhang, J., & Masse, L.C. Lunchtime food purchasing

practices among working Americans: Results from a population-based survey. Health Education and Behavior.

2007:36(2):289-301.

38. Norman, G.J., Zabinski, M.F., Adams, M.A., Rosenberg, D.E., Yaroch, A.L., & Atienza, A.A. A review

of e-health interventions for physical activity and dietary behavior change. American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

2007;33(4):336-345.

39. Mâsse, L.C., Chriqui, J.F., Igoe, J.F., Atienza, A.A., Kruger, J., Kohl III, H.W., Frosh, M., & Yaroch, A.L.

Development of a Physical Education-related state policy classification system (PERSPCS). American Journal of

Preventive Medicine. 2007;33(4S):S264-S276.

40. Mâsse, L.C., Frosh, M., Chriqui, J. F., Yaroch, A. L., Agurs-Collins, T., Blanck, H. M., Atienza, A. A., McKenna,

M. L., & Igoe, J. F. Development of a school nutrition-environment state policy classification system (SNESPCS).

American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2007;33(4S):S277-S291.

41. Geller, A., Swetter, S., Brooks, K., Demierre, MF, & Yaroch, A.L. Screening and early detection for

Melanoma status (2000-2006) and future directions. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2007;57(4):555-

72; quiz 573-6.

42. Stryker, J.E., Yaroch, A.L., Moser, R., Glanz, K., & Atienza, A.A. Prevalence of sunless tanning product use and

relation behaviors among adults in the United States: Results from a national survey. Journal of the American

Academy of Dermatology. 2007;56(3):387-90.

43. Nebeling, L., Yaroch, A.L., Seymour, J.D., & Kimmons, J. Still not enough: Can we achieve our goals for

Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables in the future? American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2007;32(4):356-

357.

44. Johnson-Taylor, W., Yaroch, A.L., Krebs-Smith, S., & Rodgers, A. What can communication science tell us about

promoting optimal dietary behavior? Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2007; 39(Supp 2):S1-4.

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45. Fitzgibbon, M., Gans, K.M., Evans, W.G., Viswanath, K.V., Johnson-Taylor, W., Krebs-Smith, S.M., Rodgers, A.B.,

& Yaroch, A.L. Communicating healthy eating: Lessons learned and future directions. Journal of Nutrition Education

and Behavior. 2007; 39(Supp 2):S63-71.

46. Reynolds, K.D., Buller, D.B., Yaroch, A.L., Maloy, J.A., & Cutter, G.R. Mediation of a middle school skin cancer

prevention program. Health Psychology. 2006;25(5):616-625.

47. Atienza, A. A., Yaroch, A.L., Mâsse L., Moser, R., Hesse, B., & King, A. C. Identifying the characteristics of

sedentary groups using Signal Detection Methodology in the NCI Health Information National Trends Survey. American

Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2006;31(5):383-390.

*48. Fuemmeler, B. F., Mâsse, L. C., Yaroch, A. L., Resnicow, K., Campbell, M. K., Carr, C., & Wang, T. Psychosocial

mediators in the Body and Soul effectiveness trial. Health Psychology. 2006;25(4):474-483.

49. Buller DB, Reynolds KD, Yaroch AL, Cutter GR, Hines JM, Geno CR, Maloy JA, Brown M, Woodall WG, &

Grandpre, J. Effects of sunny days, healthy ways curriculum on students in grades 6-8. American Journal of Preventive

Medicine. 2006;30:13-22.

50. Yaroch, A. L., Reynolds, K. D., Buller, D. B., Maloy, J. A., & Geno, C. R. Validity of a sun safety diary using UV

monitors in middle school children. Health Education & Behavior. 2006;33(3): 340-351.

51. Hartman, A. M., Craft, J., Yaroch, A., McNutt S., Summerall, T., & Willis, G. (2005). A picture is worth a thousand

words: Results from cognitive testing of graphic show cards. 2005 American Statistical Association, Proceedings of the

Section on Survey Research Methods, 3868-3873.

52. Stables G., Young E.M., Howerton M, Yaroch A.L., Kuester S., Solera M.K., Cobb K., & Nebeling L. Small school-

based effectiveness trials increase vegetable and fruit consumption among youth. Journal of the American Dietetic

Association. 2005;105(2): 252-256.

53. Seymour, J.D., Yaroch, A.L., Serdula, M., Blanck, H.M., & Khan, L.K. Impact of environmental interventions on

nutrition-related behavior in adults: A review. Preventive Medicine. 2004;35 (Suppl. 2):S108-36.

54. Glanz, K., Yaroch, A.L. Strategies for increasing fruit and vegetable intake in grocery stores and communities:

policy, pricing, and environmental change. Preventive Medicine. 2004;35 (Suppl. 2):S75-80.

55. Seymour, J.D., Fenly, M.A., Yaroch, A.L., Kettel-Khan, L., & Serdula, M. Fruit and vegetable environment, policy,

and pricing workshop: Introduction to the conference proceedings. Preventive Medicine. 2004;35 (Suppl. 2):S71-74.

56. Reynolds, K.D., Yaroch A.L., Franklin, F.A., & Maloy, J. Testing mediating variables in a school-based nutrition

intervention program. Health Psychology. 2002;2(1): 51-60.

57. Yaroch, A.L., Resnicow, K., Petty, A., & Khan, LK. Validity and reliability of a modified qualitative dietary fat-

index questionnaire in low-income, overweight, African American adolescent girls. Journal of the American Dietetic

Association. 2000;100(12):1525-1529.

58. Yaroch, A.L., Resnicow, K., Davis, M., Petty, A., Smith, M., & Khan, L.K. Development of a modified picture-sort

food frequency questionnaire among low-income, overweight, African American female adolescents. Journal of the

American Dietetic Association. 2000 ;100(9): 1050-1056.

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59. Yaroch, A.L., Resnicow, K. & Khan, L.K. Validity and reliability of qualitative dietary fat-index questionnaires: A

review. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2000;100(2):240-244.

60. Resnicow, K., Yaroch, A.L., Davis, A, Wang, T.D., Carter, S., Slaughter, L., Coleman, D., & Baranowski, T. GO

GIRLS!: Results from a pilot nutrition and physical activity program for low-income overweight African American

adolescent females. Health Education and Behavior. 2000;27(5): 616-631.

61. Resnicow, K., Yaroch, A.L., Davis, A., Lyn, R., London, J., Kotler, H., Wang, T.D. and Hall, M. GO GIRLS!:

Development of a community-based nutrition and physical activity program for overweight African American adolescent

females. Journal of Nutrition Education. 1999;31:283C.

62. Reynolds, K.D, Franklin, F.A., Leviton, L.C., Maloy, J., Harrington, K.F., Yaroch, A.L., Person, S., & Jester, P.

Methods, Results, and Lessons Learned from Process Evaluation of the High 5 School-Based Nutrition Intervention.

Health Education and Behavior. 2000;27(2): 177-186.

63. Davis, M., Baranowski, T., Resnicow, K., Baranowski, J., Doyle, C., Yaroch, A.L., Lin, L., Smith, M., & Wang,

T.D. Gimme 5 Fruits and Vegetables for Fun and Health: Process Evaluation. Health Education and Behavior.

2000;27(2): 167-176.

64. Resnicow, K., Davis, M., Smith, M., Lazarus, A., Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., Doyle, C., & Wang T.D. How

best to measure implementation of school health curricula: a comparison of three measures. Health Education Research.

1998; 13:239-250.

65. Sun J., Oddoux C., Gilbert M.T., Yan Y., Lazarus A., Campbell W.G. & Catanzaro D.F. A Pit-1 binding site in the

human renin gene 5'-flanking DNA stimulates promoter activity in placental cell primary cultures and pituitary

lactosomatotrope cell lines. Circulation Research. 1994 75: 624-629.

66. Gilbert M.T., Sun J., Yan Y., Oddoux C., Lazarus A., Tansey W.P., Lavin T.N., & Catanzaro D.F. Renin gene

promoter activity is regulated by cAMP and thyroid hormone through Pit-1-dependent mechanisms. Journal of Biological

Chemistry. 1994;269: 28049-28054.

67. Sun, J., Oddoux, C., Lazarus, A., Gilbert, M.T., & Catanzaro, D.F. Promoter activity of human renin 5'-flanking

DNA sequences is activated by the pituitary-specific factor Pit-1. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 1993;268:1505-1508.

*Mentored first author

Edited Books and Special Journal Issues

1. Hunt, Y., Augustson, E., Rutten, L.J., Moser, R., & Yaroch, A.L. (In Press). History and Culture of Tanning. Invited

book chapter in Shedding Light on Indoor Tanning, eds. Heckman, C. & Manne, S., Springer Publishing

2. Yaroch, A.L., Johnson-Taylor, W.L., Krebs-Smith, S.M., & Rodgers, A.B. [Editors]. Diet and communication: What

can communication science tell us about promoting optimal dietary behavior? Journal of Nutrition Education and

Behavior. 2007;39(S2).

3. Reynolds, K.D., Klepp, K. & Yaroch, A.L. Public health nutrition strategies for interventions at the

ecological level. Public Health Nutrition (Gibney, M.J., Arab, L., and Margetts, B. (eds): Iowa State Press, 2004.

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Internal Publications

1. Pinard, C.A., Smith, T.M., Heires, P., Carlson, K., Yaroch, A.L. Healthy Living Evaluation: Indicators and Measures

for Healthy Eating, Physical Activity and Injury Prevention. National 4-H Council. 2010.

2. Erpelding, C.D., Pinard, C.A., Yaroch, A.L. Farm-to-School Needs Assessment: Results and Impliations from

Stakeholder Surveys. Communities Putting Prevention to Work. 2011.

3. Rutten, L.F., Yaroch, A.L., Moser, R.P., Hesse, B. Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) Brief 6: Sun

Safety. May, 2007. URL: http://hints.cancer.gov/hints.

Manuscripts Under Review

1. Erinosho, T.O., Berrigan, D., Thompson, F.E., Moser, R.P., Nebeling, L.C. & Yaroch, A.L. (In Review). Dietary

intakes of preschool-aged children in relation to caregivers’ race/ethnicity, acculturation, and demographic characteristics:

results from the 2007 California Health Interview Survey. Maternal and Child Health Journal.

2. Moore, L.V., Grimm, K., Sells, M., Blanck, H.M., Grummer-Strawn, L.M., & Yaroch, A.L. (In Review). Reducing

Dietary Quality Disparities Using Policy and Environmental Approaches: Recommendations from an Expert Panel.

American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

2. Rutten, L.F., Yaroch, A.L., & Story, M. (In Review). Aligning Food Insecurity and Obesity Prevention Efforts: The

need for A Systematic Food Systems Approach. Social Science and Medicine.

3. Yaroch, A.L., Tooze, J., Thompson, F.E., Blanck, H.M., Thompson, O.M., Colon-Ramos, U., Shaikh, A., McNutt, S.,

& Nebeling, L. (In Review). Evaluation of three short dietary instruments to assess fruit and vegetable intake: The

National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Food Attitudes and Behaviors (FAB) Survey. Journal of the American Dietetic

Association.

4. Mâsse, L.C., Blanck, H.M., Valente, M., Weber, D., Agurs-Collis, T., Atienza, A.A., & Yaroch, A.L. (In Review).

Influence of household policies and practices on U.S. children and adolescents levels of obesity and obesogenic behaviors.

Preventing Chronic Disease.

5. Erinosho, T.O., Thompson, O.M., Moser, R.P., Nebeling, L., & Yaroch, A.L. (In Review). Attitudes and knowledge

of the fruit and vegetable recommendations among adults using the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Food Attitudes and

Behaviors Survey. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

Posters & Group Presentations

1. Pinard, C.A., Hart, M.M., Serrano, E.L., McFerren, M.M., Yaroch, A.L., & Estabrooks, P.A. Measures of the home

environment related to childhood obesity: a systematic review. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting.

Washington, DC, April 2011.

2. Pinard, C.A., Hart, M.M., Serrano, E.L., McFerren, M.M., Yaroch, A.L., & Estabrooks, P.A. The validity and

reliability of a measure of the comprehensive home environment survey. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual

Meeting. Washington, DC, April 2011.

3. Yaroch, A.L., Rutten, L.J., Colón-Ramos,U., Johnson-Askew, W. & Story, M. A conceptual framework for research,

practice, and policy. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, April 2011.

http://hints.cancer.gov/hints

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Posters & Group Presentations (continued)

4. Erinosho, T.O., Thompson, O.M., Moser, R.P., & Yaroch, A.L. Dietary intake of preschool-aged children in relation

to caregivers’ race/ethnicity, demographic characteristics, and acculturation: The 2007 California Health Interview

Survey. Washington, DC, April 2011.

5. Harris, D.M., Blanck, H.M., Chen, J., & Yaroch, A.L. Support of local or state farm-to-school policies among

Americans, 2008. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. Philadelphia, PA, November

2009.

6. Erinosho, T., O, A., Moser, R.P., Nebeling, L.C., & Yaroch, A.L. Association between the perceived food

environment and reported self-efficacy for fruit and vegetable consumption among adults participating in the National

Cancer Institute’s Food Attitudes and Behaviors (FAB) Survey. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting

and Exposition. Philadelphia, PA, November 2009.

7. Andreeva, V.A., Yaroch, A.L., Unger, J.B., Cockburn, M.G., Rueda, R., & Reynolds, K.D. Acculturation and the

sun-safe behaviors of Latinos: Preliminary evidence for moderated mediation by socio-demographic factors. American

Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. Philadelphia, PA, November 2009.

8. Wallinga, D., Pirog, R. & Yaroch, A.L., a Research blueprint for a Healthier Food System. The Community Food

Security Coalition Annual Meeting. Des Moines, IA, October 2009.

9. Erinosho, T.O, Yaroch, A.L., Thompson, O.M., & Moser, R.P. Comparing fruit and vegetable intake among adults

in the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 2007 by mode of survey administration. Oral presentation at

the International Conference on Diet and Activity Methods (ICDAM), Washington, DC, June 2009.

10. Blanck, H.M., Thompson, O.M., Nebeling, L.C. & Yaroch, A.L. (Presenter). Improving fruit and vegetable

behavior: Use of farmers’ markets and farm to consumer approaches by Americans. Society of Behavioral Medicine

Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. Montreal, Canada, April 2009.

11. Rutten, L.F., Yaroch, A.L. (Presenter), Moser, R.P., Sullivan, H.W., Lazovich, D., Hartman, A., Saraiya, M.

Comparing Sun-Protection Estimates: National Health Interview Survey, Health Information National Trends Survey, and

Health Styles. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. Montreal, Canada, April 2009.

12. Thompson, O.M., Agurs-Collins, T., Yaroch, A.L., & Moser, R.P. Restricting access to vending machines in

schools: a strategy to improve the school-nutrition environment? American Public Health Association Annual Meeting

and Exposition. San Diego, CA, October 2008.

13. Thompson, O.M., Yaroch, A.L., Atienza, A.A., Moser, R.P., & Agurs-Collins, T. Strategies that children and

adolescents use to lose weight. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. San Diego, CA,

October 2008.

14. Yaroch, A.L., Shaikh, A.R. Colon-Ramos, U., Thompson, F.E., McNutt, S., & Nebeling, L.C. Development of the

Food Attitudes and Behavior (FAB) Survey: A soup to nuts approach. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and

Physical Activity. Banff, CA, May 2008.

15. Blanck, H.M., Yaroch, A.L., Weber, D., & Kimmons, J.E. American consumers’ attitudes towards fruits and

vegetables: issues of convenience, access, and affordability. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical

Activity. Banff, CA, May 2008.

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2009.

17. Blanck, H.M., Yaroch, A.L., Thompson, F.E., Tooze, J., Colon-Ramos, U., McNutt, S., & Nebeling, L.C. Is

frequency good enough when assessing fruit and vegetable intake among adults? Comparing a fruit and vegetable

screener with and without reported portion size with multiple 24-hour recalls. International Society of Behavioral

Nutrition and Physical Activity. Banff, CA, May 2008.

18. Yaroch, A.L., Tooze, J., Shaikh, A.R., Colon-Ramos, U., Shaikh, A.R., Thompson, F.E., McNutt, S., Moshfegh, A.,

& Nebeling, L. Is bigger better? Validity of three screeners to assess fruit and vegetable intake. Society of Behavioral

Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San Diego CA, March 2008.

19. Shaikh, A.R., Yaroch, A.L., Tiandong, L., Moser, R., Colon-Ramos, U., McNutt, S., Weber, D., Nebeling, L.,

Atienza, A., and K. Resnicow. Correlates of fruit and vegetable consumption in the National Cancer Institute’s Food

Attitudes and Behaviors Survey. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San Diego

CA, March 2008.

20. Wolfe, R.L., Lepore, S.J., Basch, C.E., & Yaroch, A.L., Tailored telephone counseling to promote fruit and vegetable

consumption among urban and predominantly immigrant black men. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting

and Scientific Sessions. San Diego CA, March 2008.

21. Mâsse, L. C., Valente, M., Yaroch, A.L., Agurs-Collins, T., Atienza, A.A., Blanck, H.M., & Weber, D. Home and

school influences on US children’s diet, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors. Society of Behavioral Medicine

Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San Diego CA, March 2008.

22. Moser, R.P., Finney Rutten, L.J., Augustson, E.M., Yaroch, A.L. Secondary Data Analysis of National and State

Health Survey Data: Access, Analysis and Funding. Seminar at the Society of Behavioral Medicine's Annual Meeting and

Scientific Sessions. San Diego CA, March 2008.

23. McKinnon, R., Reedy, & Yaroch, A.L. (Presenter). Review on measures of the food environment. International

Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference. Oslo, Norway, June 2007.

24. Shaikh, A.R., Atienza, A.A., Yaroch, A.L., & Resnicow, K. Identifying psychosocial determinants of response:

Signal detection methodology. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference. Oslo,

Norway, June 2007.

25. Resnicow, K., Greene, G., Peterson, K., Hurley, T.G., Midthune, D., Yaroch, A.L., Nebeling, L., Thompson, F.E.,

Toobert, D., Williams, G., Elliot, D., & Stacewicz-Sapuntzakis, M. Behavior Change Consortium NWG baseline fruit

and vegetable validation study. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference. Oslo,

Norway, June 2007.

26. Resnicow, K., Davis, R., Hunt, A., Peterson, K., Hurley, T.G., Domas, A., Yaroch, A.L., Nebeling, L., Thompson,

F.E., Atienza, A.A., Costello, R., & Greene, G. Behavior Change Consortium NWG baseline dietary supplement signal

detection analyses. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference. Oslo, Norway, June

2007.

27. Erinosho, T.O., Thompson, O.M., Moser, R.P., Nebeling, L.C., Thompson, F.E., Yaroch, A.L. Attitudes and

knowledge of fruit and vegetable recommendations among adults using the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Food

Attitudes and Behaviors (FAB) Survey, Anaheim, CA, April 2010.

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2009.

29. Williams, G., Thompson, F.E., Hurley, T.G., Patrick, H., Yaroch, A.L., Midthune, D., Resnicow, K., & Hebert, J.

Evaluation of a short dietary assessment instrument for percent energy from fat in an intervention study. International

Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference. Oslo, Norway, June 2007.

30. Reynolds, K.D., Moser, R.P., Yaroch, A.L., Andreeva, V., Saraiya, M., & Hartman, A. Are physical activity and sun

safe behaviors associated? Evidence from HINTS 2005. HINTS Data Users Conference: Building the Evidence Base in

Cancer Communication. Pasadena, CA, May 2007.

31. Andreeva, V.A., Reynolds, K.D., Buller, D., Chou, C., & Yaroch, A.L. A multiple-group predictors model of

adolescent sun safety. Western Psychological Association Annual Conference. Vancouver, BC, May 2007.

32. Moser, R.P., Yaroch, A.L., Atienza, A.A., Rutten, L.J., Petrelli, J., & Colon-Ramos, U. Sociodemographic and

communication correlates of non-adherence with recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity.

Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. Washington, DC, March 2007.

33. Shaikh, A.R., Vinkour, A.D., Yaroch, A.L., Williams, G.C., & Resnicow, K. A structural equation analysis of

psychosocial influences on fruit and vegetable consumption in African Americans. Society of Behavioral Medicine

Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. Washington, DC, March 2007.

34. Colon-Ramos, U., Atienza, A., Weber, D., Taylor, M., Uy, C., & Yaroch, A.L. Positive health behaviors of socially

and health-networked individuals. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. Washington,

DC, March 2007.

35. Stryker, J.E., Yaroch, A.L., Atienza, A.A., Moser, R., & Glanz, K. Sunless tanners and indoor tanning: Data from

the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and

Exposition. Boston, MA, November 2006.

36. Atienza, A.A., Yaroch, A.L., (Presenter) Moser, R., Colon-Ramos, U., & Mâsse L. Examining knowledge of

national physical activity recommendations for health in the 2005 NCI Health Information National Trends Survey

(HINTS). American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. Boston, MA, November 2006.

37. Andreeva, V.A., Reynolds, K.D., Buller, D., Chou, C., & Yaroch, A.L. Concurrent sun-safety factors among middle

school children: A structural equation modeling approach. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and

Exposition. Boston, MA, November 2006.

38. Yaroch, AL., Weber, D., Willis, G., Moser, R., Atienza, A.A., Thompson, F., & Nebeling, L. How many fruits and

vegetables a day? Cognitive testing results in developing a survey for the National Cancer Institute. Society of

Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San Francisco, CA, March 2006.

39. Shaikh, A.R., Yaroch, A.L., Resnicow, K., Ming-Chin, Y., & Nebeling, L. A review of psychosocial predictors of

fruit and vegetable intake. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San Francisco, CA,

March 2006.

40. Erinosho, T.O., Thompson, O.M., Moser, R.P., Nebeling, L.C., Thompson, F.E., Yaroch, A.L. Attitudes and

knowledge of fruit and vegetable recommendations among adults using the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Food

Attitudes and Behaviors (FAB) Survey, Anaheim, CA, April 2010.

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2009.

42. Rutten, L.J., Yaroch, A.L., Atienza, A.A., & Colon-Ramos, U. Awareness, Use, and Perceptions of Carbohydrate

Diets and Nutritional Recommendations. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San

Francisco, CA, March 2006.

43. Buller, D.B., Yaroch, A.L., Reynolds, K.D., & Maloy, J. Correspondence between parent and child reports of child’s

sun protection. Developing Consensus measures of skin cancer prevention behaviors: an investigators’ workshop,

Atlanta, GA 2005, Dec 2005. 44. Buller, D.B., Reynolds, K., Yaroch, A., Cutter, G., Hines, J., Geno, C., Maloy, J., Brown, M., Woodall, W.G., &

Grandpre, J. Effects of the "Sunny Days, Healthy Ways" Curriculum on Students Grades 6 - 8. Society for Prevention

Research. Washington D.C., May 2005.

45. Hartman, A.M., Crafts, J., McNutt, S., Willis, G., Yaroch, A.L., & Summerall, T. A Picture is Worth a Thousand

Words: Results from Cognitive Testing of Graphic Show Cards. AAPOR Conference, Miami Beach, FL, May 2005.

46. Fuemmeler, B. F., Mâsse, L. C., Yaroch, A. L., Resnicow, K., Campbell, M. K., Carr, C., & Wang, T. Psychosocial

mediators in the Body and Soul effectiveness trial. Society of Behavioral Medicine Boston, MA, April, 2005.

47. Reynolds, K., Buller, D., Yaroch, A., Maloy, J., Cutter, G., & Kaur, G. Mediation of a Middle School Skin Cancer

Prevention Program. Society of Behavioral Medicine 2005 Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. Boston, MA, April,

2005.

48. Mâsse, L. C., Igoe, J. F., Chriqui, J. F., Kohl III, H. W., Atienza, A. A., Yaroch, A. L., Kruger, J., Pettibone, K.

Developing the measurement framework to evaluate physical activity policies at the state level. Active Living

Conference, Coronado, CA, February, 2005.

49. Petrelli, J. M. Yaroch, A. L., Atienza, A. A., Moser, R. Mâsse, L. C., Nebeling, L. Smith-Warner, S.,

Peterson, K. E. 5 A Day Behavior and Knowledge of Recommendations in Relation to Health Communication in the

Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). To be presented at HINTS Data Users Conference, St. Pete Beach,

FL, January, 2005.

50. Mâsse, L. C., Igoe, J. F., Kruger, J., Atienza, A. A., Kohl, H. W., Yaroch, A. L., Chriqui, J. F. Framework for

monitoring and evaluating the impact of physical activity legislative policies. Presented at the American Public Health

Association Meeting, Washington, DC, November, 2004.

51. Yaroch, A.L., Reynolds, K.D., Buller, D.B., Geno, C.R., & Maloy, J. “Validity of a modified sun behavior diary and

reliability of a psychosocial questionnaire among middle school children in Colorado,” The 22nd

Annual Meeting of the

Society of Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, WA, March, 2001.

52. Reynolds, K.D., Yaroch, A.L., Franklin, F., & Maloy, J. “Testing mediating variables in a school-based nutrition

intervention program,” 128th APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition, Boston, MA, November, 2000.

53. Yaroch, AL, Resnicow, K, Petty, A, and Khan, LK. “Validity and reliability of a modified qualitative dietary fat-

index questionnaire among low-income, overweight, African American adolescent females,” The 18th Epidemiological

Research Exchange, Denver, CO, November 1999.

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54. Yaroch, A.L., Resnicow, K., Davis, A, Lyn, R, London, J, Kotler, H, Wang, TD and Hall, M. “Go Girls!:

Development of a community-based nutrition and physical activity program for African American adolescent females,”

The 13th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Atlanta, GA, December 1998.

55. Resnicow, K, Davis, M, Smith, M, Lazarus, A, Baranowski, T, Baranowski, J, Doyle, C, Wang DT. “Elementary

school teacher fidelity to a behavior change nutrition education curriculum,” The Metropolitan Atlanta Nutrition

Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, February 1996.

Presentations

1. Tackling the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants System. University of North Carolina, Chapel lHill, NC,

June 2011.

2. Promoting a Healthier Next Generation. Westside Community Schools District 66. Omaha, NE, May 2011.

3. Successfully Navigating the National Institutes of Health Grant System. Peggy and Charles Stephenson

Oklahoma Cancer Center. Oklahoma, OK, May 2011.

4. Results from the National Cancer Institute‟s Food Attitudes and Behaviors (FAB Survey). Grand Forks Human

Nutrition Research Center, ARS/USDA, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, June 2010.

5. How to access funding for secondary analysis at the NIH. Society of Prevention Research Preconference

Workshop. Denver, CO, June 2010.

6. Correlates of fruit and vegetable consumption among US adults: Results from the Food Attitudes and

Behaviors (FAB) Survey. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. Philadelphia, PA,

November 2009.

7. What‟s up with sun safety?: Trends and correlates of sun protective behaviors. American Public Health

Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. Philadelphia, PA, November 2009.

8. Models for Researchers and Community Food Advocates Working Better Together. The Community Food

Security Coalition Annual Meeting. Des Moines, IA, October 2009.

9. Addressing the „Health‟ in Health Care: Nutrition, Prevention, and Wellness Practices. Field Hearing before the

House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition. Lincoln, NE, August 5, 2009.

10. NIH Grants: How to and why with secondary data analysis. AACR Conference on the Science of Health

Disparities. Carefree, AZ, Feb 2009.

11. Shaking the federal funding tree. Third Annual Healthy Eating Research Grantee Meeting. St. Paul, MN, Oct

2008.

12. Introductory remarks for synthesis session. Decision Making in Eating Behavior: Interacting Perspectives from

the Individual, Family, and Environment. Bethesda, MD, April 2008.

13. Grant writing 101: submitting a proposal for secondary data analysis. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual

Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San Diego, CA, March 2008.

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Presentations (continued)

14. New directions in childhood obesity. An interactive session with funders (roundtable). Healthy Eating Research

2nd

Annual Grantee Meeting. Minneapolis, MN, October, 2007.

15. Predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption: the birth of the FAB (Food, Attitudes, and Behavior) Survey.

Invited presentation to the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention. Atlanta, GA, September, 2007.

16. Update on diet and communications activities. Invited presentation to the Division of Nutrition, Physical

Activity, and Obesity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Atlanta, GA, September, 2007.

17. Validity of short dietary instruments and correlates of dietary supplement use in a multi-site behavioral

intervention study in the U.S.: The Behavior Change Consortium Nutrition Working Group (Symposium Chair).

International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference. Oslo, Norway, June 2007.

18. Baseline elements for 7 sites participating in the Behavior Change Consortium Nutrition Working Group.

International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference. Oslo, Norway, June 2007.

19. Securing an NIH grant. HINTS Data Users Conference: Building the Evidence Base in Cancer Communication.

Pasadena, CA, May 2007.

20. How to navigate the NIH grants system. NCI Small Grants Program for Behavioral Research in

Cancer Control. Bethesda, MD, January, 2007.

21. Moving forward in the area of diet and communication. Kick-off Meeting for the FNS Nutrition Messages

Workgroup. Alexandria, VA, September, 2006.

22. How to locate current funding opportunities at the NCI. 2nd

Biennial Career Development Workshop to

Increase Diversity in Research Funding. Desert Springs, CA, September, 2006.

23. Why are nutrition messages so difficult? Introductory remarks for question and answer session. Diet and

Communication Workshop. Bethesda, MD, July 2005.

24. Update on diet/nutrition-related activities, including 5 a day customized survey, diet and communications

activities to the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Leadership meeting between CDC and NCI DWPA. Atlanta, GA, July 2005.

25. NIH funding opportunities. Kaiser Permanente of Colorado. Denver, CO. April 2004.

26. Grant-writing Workshop: Maximizing your odds of receiving an NIH grant. HINTS Data Users Conference,

St. Pete Beach, FL, January, 2005.

27. Validity of a sun safety diary using UV sensitive monitors in middle school children. Skin Cancer Prevention

Behavioral Research Grantees Conference. Denver, CO, July, 2003.

28. Process of development and implementation of a food frequency questionnaire among low-income African

American female adolescents. Presented at the Fourth International Conference on Dietary Assessment Methods,

Tucson, AZ, September 2000.

29. Validity and reliability of two dietary assessment methods among low-income, overweight African American

female adolescents. Presented at AMC Cancer Research Center, Denver, CO, February 2000.

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Presentations (continued)

30. Nutrition basics. Presented to a support group of Hispanic mothers with developmentally disabled children, Atlanta,

GA, November, 1998.

31. Cooking demo lunch. Presented at the Fifth Annual Emory Summer Institute for Health Promotion and Education,

Atlanta, GA, August, 1998.

32. Go Girls!: Overview of a nutrition and physical activity intervention in low-income African American

adolescent females. Presented at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, April, 1998.

33. Creative interventions. Presented and participated in panel discussion at the 21st Annual National Food Policy

Conference, Washington DC, March, 1998.

34. Obesity prevention in low-income, overweight, African American adolescent females: The PAN Initiative. Presented at the Metropolitan Atlanta Nutrition Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, February, 1997.

RFA/PA (NCI Program Contact or Lead)

RFA-DK-04-013: Site specific approaches to prevention or management of pediatric obesity; http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-04-013.html.

PA-06-415: School Based interventions to prevent obesity; http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-

415.html.

PA-06-298: Understanding mechanisms of health risk behavior change in children and adolescents; http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-298.html

PA-08-239 & PA-08-240: Impact of Health Communication Strategies on Dietary Behaviors;

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-239.html and http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-

240.html

Meetings/Workshops (as Chair/Organizer or on Planning Committee)

Steering Committee (May 2012): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Weight of The Nation Conference.

Washington, DC

Planning Committee (Feb 2012): 6th Annual Healthy Eating Research Meeting.

Planning Committee (Feb 2011): 5th Annual Healthy Eating Research Meeting. Austin, TX.

Planning Committee (Nov 2010) Institute of Medicine: Understanding the Relationship Between Food

Insecurity and Obesity. Washington DC.

Planning Committee (Aug 2010) Farmer’s Market Evaluation. Atlanta, GA

Steering Committee (Dec 2009): Child Hunger Summit. Omaha, NE.

Planning Committee (Dec 2009): 4th Annual Healthy Eating Research Meeting. Tucson, AZ.

Steering Committee (Nov 2009): Reducing Disparities in Dietary Quality. Atlanta, GA.

Planning Committee (Oct 2008): 3rd

Annual Healthy Eating Research Meeting. St. Paul MN.

Planning Committee (April 2008): Centers of Excellence in Cancer Communication Research (CECCRs)

Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Planning Committee (April 2008): Decision making in Eating Behavior: Integrating perspectives from the

individual, family, and environment. Bethesda, MD

Planning Committee (March 2008): Third annual minority investigators workshop in behavioral methodologies.

San Diego, CA.

Planning Committee (Feb 2008): NIH/CDC/RWJF Funders Meeting on Obesity Prevention and Control

Chair/Organizer: (July 2003): Skin Cancer Prevention Behavior Research Grantees Conference. Denver, CO.

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Meetings/Workshops (as Chair/Organizer or on Planning Committee) (continued)

Planning Committee (March 2007): Second annual minority investigators workshop in behavioral

methodologies. Bethesda, MD.

Planning Committee (March 2006): Inaugural minority investigators workshop in behavioral methodologies.

San Francisco, CA.

Co-Chair/Organizer: (Dec 2005): Investigator workshop and work group on developing consensus sun

exposure and sun protection measures. Atlanta, GA.

Co-Chair/Organizer: (July 2005): Diet and Communication: What can communication science tell us about

promoting optimal dietary behavior. Bethesda, MD.

Invited Participant or Expert Panel Member

Invited Participant (June 2011): National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research Evaluation Forum,

Washington, DC

Invited Participant (April 2011): National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research: Food Advertising and

Marketing to Children and Youth. Washington, DC

Invited Participant (April 2010): Digital Food and Marketing to Children, Bethesda, MD

Invited Participant (Nov 2009): Reducing Disparities in Dietary Quality. Atlanta, GA.

Invited Participant (April 2009): Food Systems and Public Health Conference. Warrenton, VA

Numerous Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Meetings (2004-Present) Expert Panel Member (Dec 2007): Designing CDC YRBS 2010 Physical Activity and Nutrition Study.

Washington D.C.

Invited Participant (Dec 2007): IOM’s Planning Meeting for Decision-Making for Obesity Prevention: Informing

the Action with Evidence. Washington, D.C.

Invited Participant (Nov 2007): McGill’s Obesity Health Challenge Think Tank. Montreal, Canada.

Advisory Groups

Feeding America Nutrition Advisory Team (2011-Present)

Community Health Advisory Committee, Omaha by Design (2010-Present)

Institute for The Culinary Arts Advisory Board (2010-Present)

Hunger Free Heartland Advisory Committee (2009-Present)

Share our Strength Cooking Matters Advisory Council (2009-Present)

Nebraska Nutrition Physical Activity and Obesity Advisory Group (2009-Present)

CDC Fruit and Vegetable Strategy Team (2008-2009)

Advisor to Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota Healthy Eating Survey (2008-2009)

National Advisory Committee (NAC) Member for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Salud America! Program

(2007-Present)

Committees

Food, Agriculture, Water Access Subcommittee of the Weight of the Nation Conference (Co-chair 2011-2012)

Live Well Omaha Development Committee (2010-Present)

Interagency Working Group on Obesity (on “lifestyles” and “communications” working groups) (2008)

Policy Research Subcommittee of the NIH Obesity Research Task Force (2007-2009)

National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) working groups (2006-

2009)

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Committees (continued)

Founding Member of the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR) (2006-2009)

Environment and Behavior Subcommittee of the NIH Obesity Research Task Force (2006-2009)

Fruits and Veggie More Matters: Government Oversight Committee (2006-2009)

NIH Obesity Research Task Force Leadership Group to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2006-2008) Transdisciplinary Research in Energetics and Cancer Centers (Co-chair of psychosocial working group 2006-

2007)

Community Guide on Fruit and Vegetables (2006)

5 A Day Research and Evaluation Subcommittee (Chair 2005- 2008)

NCI Energy Balance Working Group (2004-2009)

National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (2003-2009) Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) Users Group (2003-2009)

NCI Diet, Weight, and Physical Activity Group (2002-2009)

NIH Nutrition Coordinating Committee (2002-2009)

Behavior Change Consortium Nutrition Working Group (2002-2007)

Doctoral Committees

Valentina Andreeva: University of Southern California (2008)

Abdul Shaikh: University of Michigan (2006)

Robyn Johnston: Edith Cowan University, Australia (2006)

Masters “Capstone” Committees

Leah Carpenter, University of Nebraska Medical Center (2012)

Abbey Munyon, University of Nebraska Medical Center (2011) – Chair

Mentoring (Fellows)

Temitope Erinosho, Ph.D.: NCI Cancer Research Training Award Fellow (2008-2010)

Olivia Thompson, Ph.D., MPH: NCI Cancer Research Training Award Fellow (2008-2009)

Valentina Andreeva: Pre-Doctoral Fellow at University of Southern California (2007- 2009)

Uriyoán Colón Ramos, ScD, MPA: NCI Cancer Research Training Award Fellow (2006 – 2008) Abdul Shaikh, Ph.D.: NCI Cancer Prevention Fellow (2006 – 2007) Naomi Mirowitz, MPH: NCI Health Communication Intern (2006)

Board Memberships

Board of Directors, Nebraska Food Cooperative (August 2009 – Present)

Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Slow Food – Omaha (October 2009 – Present)

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Honors and Awards

Recipient of Student Loan Repayment Award from NIH (2007)

Fellow: Physical Activity and Public Health Course, University of South Carolina/CDC (2006)

NIH Merit Award (Group Award): Energy Balance Working Group (2005) NIH Merit Award (Group Award): Health Information National Trends Survey (2005)

NIH Merit Award (Group Award): National Health Interview Survey (2004)

NIH Merit Award (Group Award): Cancer Control PLANET (2003)

Professional Association Memberships

Community Food Security Coalition (2009, 2011)

Food Marketing Workgroup (2011-Present)

International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (2010-Present)

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (2010-Present)

American Academy of Health Behavior (2010-Present)

American Dietetic Association (1997-2004; 2009)

Society of Behavioral Medicine (1999-2003; 2009-Present)

American Public Health Association (2009-Present)

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